Developmental Studies
DEVS 052 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Reading Enhancement (3+0)
Intensive instruction in reading designed to increase vocabulary and comprehension skills necessary for successful reading in the content areas of college courses.
DEVS 058 (1-3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Reading Comprehension Lab (0+3-9)
Emphasis on improving reading comprehension using texts from other classes or lab materials. Focus on paragraph structure to recognize main idea, supporting details and author's purpose. Study techniques for recognizing new vocabulary. Small groups allow individually designed course of instruction to meet the needs of the students. Open entry/open exit. May be repeated.
DEVS 065 (1 Credit) As Demand Warrants
Spelling Improvement (1+0)
A diagnostic/prescriptive approach for improving spelling skills.
DEVS 066 (1 Credit) As Demand Warrants
Vocabulary Development (1+0)
Designed to increase vocabulary substantially and to provide tools for further vocabulary growth.
DEVS 101 (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Skills for College and Career Success (3+0)
A diverse menu of study skills for the student entering the college environment. Skills include active listening, effective reading, taking usable notes, test taking, communication, time and money management. Students learn personal development skills that assist in addressing intrusive issues that impact the learning process, increasing self-esteem, and relating these skills to the classroom and later to a career. Class sessions offer diverse learning experiences.
DEVS 102 (1-3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Introduction to Distance Education (1-3+0)
A diverse menu of study skills for the student entering the distant learning college environment. Skills include: active listening, effective reading, taking usable notes, test preparation and test taking strategies, communication, and the use of technology as a study resource -- all in the distance learning context. Additionally, personal development elements such as time management, working with university representatives, and accessing local resources will provide skills to maximize the learning experience and address the intrusive issues that impact the learning process. (Next offered: Fall 1997.)
DEVS 104 (1-3 Credits) Fall, Spring
University Communications (1-3+0)
(Same as CCC 104)
Introduces the unique methods of communication required at the college level. Links with selected lecture courses. May be repeated.
DEVS 105 (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Intensive Reading Development (3+0)
(Same as CCC 105)
Develops vocabulary, strategies, speed, and comprehension to enhance success with textbook reading. Composition of essays in relation to readings. (Prerequisite: Students must meet federal eligibility regulations.)
DEVS 106 (1 Credit) Fall, Spring
Speed Reading (1+0)
Introduction to newest speed reading techniques. Development of flexible reading rates and increased comprehension and vocabulary skills. Application of techniques to study, professional and leisure reading.
DEVS 107 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Reader-Writer Workshop (3+0)
A reader-writer workshop to develop fluency in reading and writing skills for persons whose first language is not English. Intensive speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities. (Prerequisites: Placement by examination or student decision.)
DEVS 108 (1 Credit) As Demand Warrants
Study Skills Lab (1+0)
Improvement of study skills in areas of greatest need on an individual or small group basis in the lab or other workshop or individualized format. Topics include time and stress management, listening/notetaking, library research, and memory. Course may be repeated for credit when content varies.
DEVS 110 (1 Credit) Fall, Spring
College Success Skills (1+0)
An introduction and overview of the diverse skills, strategies and resources available to ensure success in the college experience. Topics include study skills, time management, career planning, stress management, communication skills, test taking and personal development skills.
DEVS 150 (1 Credit) Fall, Spring
Career Exploration and Planning (1+0)
Planning for a satisfying career choice based on realistic assessment of self, accurate knowledge of the world of work and experience with ways to activate career plans. Enables students to evaluate potential careers and to make educational and job search plans. Graded pass/fail.
DEVS 160 (1 Credit) Fall, Spring
Job Search Skills: Finding, Getting, and Keeping Your Job (1+0)
Job seeking skills: locating the hidden market; researching job potential; learning to fill out effective applications; designing and printing a custom resume; assembling a portfolio; and developing effective interview skills. DEVS 150 recommended but not required.
DEVS 185 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Straight Thinking (3+0)
A study of inductive, deductive and seductive thinking, and skill building to recognize and use all three. Critical thinking skills to analyze newspaper, magazine and spoken arguments. Political speeches and other media presentation examined. Effective and convincing presentation of one's own ideas include formal and informal logic. Materials fee: $10.00.
DEVELOPMENTAL ENGLISH
DEVE 060 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Elementary Exposition (3+0)
Intensive work in the process of writing and revising to improve one's writing skills. Placement by examination.
DEVE 068 (1-3 Credits) Fall, Spring
English Skills Laboratory (0+3-9)
Individualized instruction in language skills. Open entry/open exit, one credit lab modules in spelling/vocabulary, writing, and grammar usage. Enrollment in one or more based on diagnosed need or desire; may be repeated. Counts as elective credit only; does not fulfill degree requirements in written communications or humanities.
DEVE 070 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Preparatory College English (3+0)
Instruction in writing to improve students' fluency and accuracy and communication skills. Preparation for ENGL 111. Placement by examination or student decision. Materials fee: $0.00-5.00.
DEVELOPMENTAL MATHEMATICS
DEVM 050 (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Prealgebra (3+0)
Operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents and ratios, signed numbers, evaluation of algebraic expressions and evaluation of simple formula. Metric measurement system and geometric figures. Also available via Independent Learning.
DEVM 052 (2 Credits) Spring
Alternative Approaches to Math: Basic College Math (2+0)
(Same as SSSP 052)
Basic college mathematics: operations with percents, decimals, fractions and signed numbers, translating word problems, introduction to algebra and geometry, using alternative teaching styles tailored to the specific cultural backgrounds of the students. (Prerequisites: Appropriate placement test scores. Students must meet federal eligibility requirements.)
DEVM 060 (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Elementary Algebra (3+0)
First year high school algebra. Evaluating and simplifying algebraic expressions, solving first degree equations and inequalities, integer exponents, polynomials, factoring, rational expressions, equations and graphs of lines. Also available via Independent Learning. (Prerequisite: DEVM 050 or placement.)
DEVM 061 (1 Credit) Independent Learning Only
Review of Elementary Algebra
Designed to assist students in reviewing material covered by DEVM 060. Individuals who have not previously taken an elementary algebra course are recommended to enroll in DEVM 060.
DEVM 062 (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Alternative Approaches to Math: Elementary Algebra (3+0)
(Same as SSSP 062)
Elementary algebra. Algebraic equations, first-degree equations, polynomials, factoring, integral exponents and rational expressions using alternative teaching styles tailored to the specific cultural backgrounds of the students. (Prerequisites: DEVM 050 or appropriate placement test scores. Students must meet federal eligibility requirements.)
DEVM 063 (2 Credits) Fall
Applied Math I: Alternative Approaches to Elementary Algebra (1+3)
Elementary algebra, using an alternative teaching style; how skills are used in the work place; problem solving in a hands-on environment; evaluations, factoring, graphing, simplifying, estimating, solving first-degree equations, integer exponents and polynomials. Applied Math I and II will prepare students for DEVM 070. (Prerequisites: DEVM 050, appropriate placement test scores or permission of instructor.)
DEVM 064 (2 Credits) Spring
Applied Math II: Alternative Approaches to Elementary Algebra (1+3)
Elementary algebra, using an alternative teaching style; how skills are used in the work place; problem solving in a hands-on environment; evaluations, factoring, graphing, simplifying, estimating, solving first-degree equations, integer exponents and polynomials. Applied Math I and II will prepare students for DEVM 070. (Prerequisites: DEVM 060, DEVM 063 or permission of instructor.)
DEVM 065 (1-3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Mathematics Lab (0+3-9)
Designed to assist students in reviewing and reinforcing course concepts covered by DEVM 050, 060 and 070. Consists of instruction which may include lab instruction, individual student work or group work. Recommended for students who need more time and help to master the material in Developmental Math courses. (Prerequisite: Placement.)
DEVM 070 (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Intermediate Algebra (3+0)
Second year high school algebra. Operations with rational expressions, radicals, rational exponents, logarithms, inequalities, quadratic equations, linear systems, functions, Cartesian coordinate system and graphing. Also available via Independent Learning. (Prerequisite: DEVM 060 or placement.)
DEVM 071 (1 Credit) Independent Learning Only
Review of Intermediate Algebra
Course reviews material covered by DEVM 070. Individuals who have not taken an intermediate algebra course on the high-school level are recommended to enroll in DEVM 070.
DEVM 072 (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Alternative Approaches to Math: Intermediate Algebra (3+0)
(Same as SSSP 072)
Intermediate algebra. Exponents, radicals, graphing, systems of equations, quadratic equations, inequalities and complex numbers using alternative teaching styles tailored to specific cultural backgrounds of the students. (Prerequisites: DEVM 060 or appropriate placement test scores. Students must meet federal eligibility requirements.)
DEVM 081 (1 Credit) Independent Learning Only
Review of Basic Geometry
High school geometry without formal proofs. Topics include basic definitions, measurement, parallel lines, triangles, polygons, circles, area,solid figures and volume. (Prerequisite: DEVM 060.)
DEVM 082 (1 Credit) Fall, Spring
Hands-On Geometry (1+0)
Basic concepts and uses of geometry. Emphasis on 'hands-on' and applied problems. (Prerequisite: A solid knowledge of arithmetic -- no algebra required.)